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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Rieux called out to treat M. Cottard?
(a) M. Cottard has attempted to hang himself.
(b) M. Cottard has pneumonia.
(c) M. Cottard has slashed his wrists.
(d) M. Cottard has suffered a fit.

2. What else does Dr Rieux muse about in relation to the plague?
(a) Its geography.
(b) Its power.
(c) Its symptoms/manifestations.
(d) Its use as a biological weapon.

3. What action has Dr. Rieux already taken?
(a) He has organised mass poisonings of rats.
(b) He has started to manufacture anti-plague serum.
(c) He has bought a train ticket out of town.
(d) He has ordered supplies of anti-plague serum.

4. What does Rieux ask Jean Tarrou to do for him?
(a) To write to his wife for him.
(b) To write to the local authorities about the rats.
(c) To provide funding for treating plague victims.
(d) To write a journal documenting the plague.

5. Why hasn't M. Grand been able to correct the mistake made about his promotion?
(a) The authorities will not allow him to do this.
(b) He cannot find his application form.
(c) He cannot find the time.
(d) He cannot find the right words.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first victim of the plague?

2. In what era is the story set?

3. The narrator tells us that the city is:

4. Who removes the dead rat from Dr Rieux's landing?

5. What does Dr. Rieux urge the committee to do?

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